Days 1 to 2: Manali
2 nights · Easy · Hill town in the Beas valley of Kullu, known for snow, old wooden temples and adventure sports.
Day 1: Manali
- Arrive by overnight bus and check in.
- Walk to Hidimba Devi Temple.
- Cross the bridge to Old Manali and visit the Manu Temple.
- Evening on Mall Road.
Day 2: Manali
- Go to Vashisht Temple and the hot springs.
- Walk the trail from Vashisht to Jogini Waterfall.
- Return to town and rest for the next day's early start.
Getting here from Manali: Road via Atal Tunnel and Kunzum Pass, about 8 to 10 hours; open only from about June to October. About 180 km by road.
3 nights · Challenging · High cold-desert valley of old Buddhist monasteries and tiny villages, with Kaza as its main town.
Day 3: Arrival day
- Travel from Manali to Kaza and Spiti Valley (about 8 to 10 hours; open only from about June to October).
- Take a short walk to Sakya Tangyud Gompa, Kaza.
- Withdraw cash and fill fuel if needed.
- Early dinner and plenty of fluids.
Day 4: Kaza and Spiti Valley
- Drive to Key Monastery in the morning.
- Continue to Kibber village and Chicham Bridge.
- Lunch at a village homestay or cafe.
- Return to Kaza by late afternoon.
Day 5: Kaza and Spiti Valley
- Go up to Langza for the Buddha statue and views.
- Post a card from the post office at Hikkim and Komic loop.
- Visit Tangyud Monastery at Komic.
- Return to Kaza; total loop is about 44 km.
Getting here from Kaza and Spiti Valley: Road, about 30 to 45 minutes. About 20 km by road.
2 nights · Challenging · Two very high Spiti villages above Kaza, known for snow leopard country, fossils and a hilltop Buddha.
Day 6: Kibber and Langza
- Leave Kaza in the morning and stop at Key (Kye) Monastery.
- Carry on to Kibber village and monastery and check in to a homestay.
- Go on to Chicham Bridge for the gorge view.
- Watch the night sky from Kibber.
Day 7: Kibber and Langza
- Spend the early morning on the edge of Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary looking for wildlife.
- Return through Kaza and drive up to Langza.
- Walk to the Langza Buddha statue and Lang monastery.
- Stay the night in a Langza homestay.
Day 8: Kibber and Langza
- Walk the Langza fossil slopes without taking anything.
- Drive to the Hikkim post office and send a postcard.
- Visit Komic and Tangyud Monastery.
- Return to Kaza.
Afterwards: Return over Kunzum to Manali, or continue down the Spiti valley to Shimla.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
